Christopher Straley, MSW, CGP, CST

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with LGBTQ+, Sex Therapy and Relationship Issues. Sees clients in person. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Relationship Issues
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Lesbian
• Life Transitions
• Peer Relationships

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Clinical Supervision and Licensed SupervisorsNot a therapy for clients: this therapist supervises other clinicians, for example those working toward their license.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.

More details

Sessions

In-person

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

LGBTQ+, Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues, Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Bisexual, Body Image, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Infidelity, Lesbian, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Out of Control Sexual Behavior - OCSB, Peer Relationships, Polyamory & ENM, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Sexual Addiction, Substance Use, Substance Use/Misuse. Harm Reduction, Transgender

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $250, couple sessions $275

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Education

West Virginia University

Years in practice

27

Education & qualifications